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SCUBA Diving in Kauai; A Beginner Friendly Experience

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Have you ever dreamed of exploring the world underneath the ocean's surface? Now's your chance! There is no SCUBA experience required to participate in this activity. During this dive excursion, our guests will have the chance to explore an underwater world rich with sea life, and home to over 1,250 species found only in the Hawaiian Islands. You might see sea turtles, schooling fish, majestic reef ecosystems, dolphins, rays and much more. Our guided tour for beginner divers will excite even the most experienced adventurer. Our shore dive site, Koloa landing, is famous for it abundance of green sea turtles and their sighting is almost a guarantee. We always check dive conditions and will customize our dive plan in order to make this experience as fun and safe as possible for you and your whole family.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Gratuity
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Poipu Road
Koloa, HI 96756, USA

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What To Expect

After checking in at the shop and all equipment has been loaded, guests will be transported to Koloa Landing, the training area and dive site. Participants will be given a detailed briefing about the fundamentals of SCUBA diving, including basic theory, safety, equipment use, and underwater communication. Participants will then have the chance to practice several core skills and get comfortable in the water with the SCUBA equipment. Now it's time to dive! Our max depth is 40 ft, and each dive is approximately 30-45 minutes. If you choose the 2 tank (2 dives) option, you will explore two distinctly different sections of the reef, conditions permitting.

The skills you learn will also help prepare you for the Open Water Diver course if you choose to later become a certified diver.

Once finished, your instructor will transport you back to the Dive Shop to process your successful course completion.

*Important*: This experience requires participants to remain below an altitude of 1,000ft for 18 hours after their last dive. Restrictions include interisland and commercial flights, helicopter tours, skydiving, and trips to Waimea Canyon.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Participants must complete the PADI Diver Medical Questionnaire (available through us or online), and if required have their physician's sign-off indicating it's safe to participate
  • Participants must not travel to more than 1000ft of elevation for 18 hours after this activity (including interisland and commercial flights, helicopter tours, skydiving, and trips to Waimea Canyon)
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?

A: Participants in the SCUBA Diving in Kauai; A Beginner Friendly Experience cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive. The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS. Read more Jun 2024

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Snacks
  • Wetsuit
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Instructor
  • Gratuity

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Participants must complete the PADI Diver Medical Questionnaire (available through us or online), and if required have their physician's sign-off indicating it's safe to participate
  • Participants must not travel to more than 1000ft of elevation for 18 hours after this activity (including interisland and commercial flights, helicopter tours, skydiving, and trips to Waimea Canyon)
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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